Real Deal Wisdom

Over the years I have collected a number of favorite quotes, sayings, truisms and gems of wisdom about life and business. Well, some might question the wisdom part, but I’m pretty sure some wise guy first said them. Here’s a sample of my favorites – if you attend one of my courses or talks you’ll hear some of these for sure. Some are my own, and many are from other wise guys. Where I can tell you who said it, I will. I humbly apologize for missing any attributions.

Whatever you decide, don’t let it be because you don’t think you have a choice. Hannah Harrington, Saving June

The trouble with retirement is you never get a day off. Abe Lemons.

You cannot continue on the same path and arrive at a different destination. Make the choice to have your actions reflect your goals. Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

At some point every business is either sold, inherited or ceases to exist. Think about it!

Let me ask you, “Would you be open to making a new decision based on new information?”

Buyers rarely buy what the seller is selling.

No contract, no matter how good, well thought out or aggressive, can overcome lack of character in one of the parties.

Character matters!

Simple Value Proposition:If we present your company in its best form,AND we target financially qualified, good opportunity fit buyers,the result is the highest value your business will command in the market.

If in 18 months, we are looking back to today, what has to happen in your personal and professional life for you to feel good about your progress? If it includes the sale of your business, you may qualify to be a client.

As a business owner, you pocket Net Cash Flow not EBITDA…there is a huge difference.

In the market it is critical to sell when you can, not when you have to.

If you are prepared, then you are able to feel confident. Robert J. Ringer

Perhaps the most important reason of all for taking action now is that time is finite. No matter how proficient you are, you can only accomplish so much in a lifetime. Every second that’s wasted reduces the totality of what you can accomplish by one second. Robert J. Ringer

A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. General George S. Patton

Walt Lipski owns and operates this website, and provides non-securities related investment banking services through Upton Financial Group LLC, primarily to companies with annual revenues between $5 and $75 million. Any testimonials presented herein are not intended to represent the experience of all clients or guarantee future performance or success. Real Estate transactions completed through Upton Advisors, LLC. Hyperlinks on this website are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites linked hereto.